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BL54 TXG

2005 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,814 mi
Last recorded117,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TXG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,814 miles

damage to o/s/r outer sill

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 2mm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wear to both rear tyres

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,666 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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BL54 TXG is a 2005 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL54 TXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL54 TXG registered?

BL54 TXG is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BL54 TXG safe to buy?

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